Description
Dolly Parton’s Macaroni Salad is a creamy, flavorful dish that captures the essence of summer gatherings. Packed with tender elbow macaroni, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty dressing, this easy-to-make salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or family dinners. Each bite offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- While the pasta cools, chop the celery, red onion, and bell pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooled macaroni to the dressing mixture and stir until coated. Fold in veggies and hard-boiled eggs gently.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg